Instrumentation Technician

JLL•Bloomington, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. What this job involves The Instrumentation Technician oversees the daily operation of the campus systems, utilities, and process equipment. Utilizes the site BMS to ensure systems are operated within design parameters in the most energy efficient manner. The Instrumentation Technician manages outside BMS contract service providers, assists in controls troubleshooting and takes appropriate actions to protect equipment and personnel when systems are not functioning properly. This position requires a high level of technical expertise with a variety of building and process systems. The individual in this role must be available for on-call work. What your day-to-day will look like: Troubleshoot building and process automation from basic to advanced control Troubleshoot digital communications used in automation and control system Troubleshoot field and test instruments Install, troubleshoot, and repair campus systems, utility, and process equipment & instrumentation Fine tune loops to achieve better environmental control as well as to save energy Troubleshoot, repair, and verify operation of the SCADA remote monitoring and control system for campus systems, utility, and process equipment Work on Siemens Building Automation System – Installing physical devices / instruments, connecting them to field panels, building points and graphics, trending points, alarm management, field troubleshooting etc Interact with other departments to schedule activities around the production schedules of the cGMP Manufacturing and Process Development departments. Schedule self-performed work assigned at beginning of month and due by end of month Assist team members during startup of equipment to identify and correct problems that may arise during troubleshooting Evaluate control system performance and make recommendations to optimize process efficiency, reliability, and safety Knowledge and hands on experience with control and simulation techniques and strategies Perform troubleshooting, PMs or Calibrations, and physical repair work along with team as needed by testing and calibrating electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, and analytical instruments & equipment for conformance to established standards using engineering principles Examples include but not limited to: WFI, Clean Steam, HVAC, Compressed Gases, Waste Treatment, CIP, Autoclaves, Glassware Washers, vessels, Cold/Warm equipment & rooms, Control Systems, and Aseptic Filling systems Provide responsive customer support with emphasis on customer satisfaction. Provide complete and accurate documentation Know how to read and interpret prints, schematic drawings, manuals, and specification documents; mark up and create red line drawings. Maintain trained and certified status as required in cGMP, GLP, HR, and industry procedures as required Support internal, Client, and Regulatory Agency audits as required Work with shipping to send out equipment or standard for offsite vendor service and track status Contribute to the creation of maintenance and calibration procedures and updating existing procedures to match best practices and lessons learned Identify and order spare or replacement parts for equipment utilizing inventory management system Recommend facility improvements to meet OSHA safety, ISPE, or FDA guidelines As required, review of system operations reports to ensure that systems are functioning properly and not wasting energy by running redundant equipment when not required Any and all other duties assigned

Requirements

5 - 10+ years of experience working with electrical or instrumentation/controls systems
Knowledge of BMS platforms including, but not limited to, Siemens, DeltaV, Honeywell, and Allen Bradley
Proficiency in basic computer application software such as MS Office, Outlook, CMMS systems, etc.
Valid driver's license
Adequate skills to perform required job functions with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Conflict resolution skills and the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
Engineering degree or equivalent work experience
Valid trade license or completion of an approved apprenticeship program
Proficiency in programming Controls (BAS/BMS) systems
Experience working in a customer service environment, interacting with clients and ability to remain focused and independent with minimal supervision
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively through oral and written reports
Demonstrate leadership by example and effectively manages competing priorities
Strong analytical skills and the ability to make well-informed decisions based on a wide range of data
Has the ability to handle and resolve customer/consumer complaints in an efficient manner

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot building and process automation from basic to advanced control
Troubleshoot digital communications used in automation and control system
Troubleshoot field and test instruments
Install, troubleshoot, and repair campus systems, utility, and process equipment & instrumentation
Fine tune loops to achieve better environmental control as well as to save energy
Troubleshoot, repair, and verify operation of the SCADA remote monitoring and control system for campus systems, utility, and process equipment
Work on Siemens Building Automation System – Installing physical devices / instruments, connecting them to field panels, building points and graphics, trending points, alarm management, field troubleshooting etc
Interact with other departments to schedule activities around the production schedules of the cGMP Manufacturing and Process Development departments.
Schedule self-performed work assigned at beginning of month and due by end of month
Assist team members during startup of equipment to identify and correct problems that may arise during troubleshooting
Evaluate control system performance and make recommendations to optimize process efficiency, reliability, and safety
Knowledge and hands on experience with control and simulation techniques and strategies
Perform troubleshooting, PMs or Calibrations, and physical repair work along with team as needed by testing and calibrating electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, and analytical instruments & equipment for conformance to established standards using engineering principles
Examples include but not limited to: WFI, Clean Steam, HVAC, Compressed Gases, Waste Treatment, CIP, Autoclaves, Glassware Washers, vessels, Cold/Warm equipment & rooms, Control Systems, and Aseptic Filling systems
Provide responsive customer support with emphasis on customer satisfaction.
Provide complete and accurate documentation
Know how to read and interpret prints, schematic drawings, manuals, and specification documents; mark up and create red line drawings.
Maintain trained and certified status as required in cGMP, GLP, HR, and industry procedures as required
Support internal, Client, and Regulatory Agency audits as required
Work with shipping to send out equipment or standard for offsite vendor service and track status
Contribute to the creation of maintenance and calibration procedures and updating existing procedures to match best practices and lessons learned
Identify and order spare or replacement parts for equipment utilizing inventory management system
Recommend facility improvements to meet OSHA safety, ISPE, or FDA guidelines
As required, review of system operations reports to ensure that systems are functioning properly and not wasting energy by running redundant equipment when not required
Any and all other duties assigned